The Flagellation of Christ
around 1585/90 | Jacopo Robusti, gen. Tintoretto
In the final years of his life, Tintoretto mostly painted nocturnal works full of mystic atmosphere. Plasticity, sculptured volume and “realistic” coloration give way to an unreal light and dark. Only the figures glow like spectres, suggested with a few generous brushstrokes and imbued with ghostly, flickering colour – more a depiction of a vision than tangible reality.
In the final years of his life, Tintoretto mostly painted nocturnal works full of mystic atmosphere. Plasticity, sculptured volume and “realistic” coloration give way to an unreal light and dark. Only the figures glow like spectres, suggested with a few generous brushstrokes and imbued with ghostly, flickering colour – more a depiction of a vision than tangible reality.
Artist:
Jacopo Robusti, gen. Tintoretto (1518 - 1594 Venedig) DNB
Time:
around 1585/90
Object Name
Painting
Culture
Italian, Venetian
Material/technology:
Canvas
Dimensions:
links und unten beschnitten: Overall: 118 cm x 105 cm
Framed: 145,5 cm x 132,5 cm x 8 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Gemäldegalerie
Invs.
Gemäldegalerie, 6451
Provenance
1923 Purchase from Dr Detlev Baron Hadeln, Venice;